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Sugar Bowl

Marked by: Peter Bateman (1740–1825)
Marked by: William Bateman I (1774–1850)
Marked by: Ann Bateman (1748–before 1813)
English (London)
1800–01
Object Place: Europe, London, England

Medium/Technique Silver
Dimensions 12.7 x 17.5 x 10.1 cm (5 x 6 7/8 x 4 in.)
Weight: 260.8 gm (8 oz 8 dwt)
Credit Line Gift of Jeannie U. Dupee
Accession Number1985.65
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver

DescriptionThe elliptical body with curved tapering sides has panels of fluting on either side of the handles. It is formed of seamed sheet with an inset base. The panels in the center of each side and behind the handles are engraved with bright-cut floral sprays. The squared handles are formed of reeded wire. The surface is extremely worn.
Marks Near handle, maker's mark PB/AB/WB (Grimwade 2141); lion passant; leopard's head crowned; sovereign's head; date letter E.
InscriptionsEngraved on side, MD; engraved on underside, 1802.
ProvenanceMartha Coffin (1783-1832) of Salem, Massachusetts, who married Richard Derby, by descent through the family to her great-great-granddaughter; Gift of Jeannie U. Dupee to the MFA. (Accession Date: February 27, 1985)